Ministry of Foreign Affairs press statement on the Singaporean hostage in Mumbai
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
Press statement
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PRESS STATEMENT
ON THE SINGAPOREAN HOSTAGE IN MUMBAI
We are deeply saddened to have to inform you that the Singaporean who was held hostage since 27 November 2008 was a casualty.
Our team in Mumbai confirmed this at 2135 hours, Singapore time. A positive identification was made by the husband, accompanied by our High Commissioner.
We would like to convey our sincere condolences to the family of Ms Lo Hoei Yen. This is a tragedy for all Singaporeans.
We have been in touch with her father-in-law and one of her aunts to convey this tragic news. Our officials in Mumbai are currently with her husband and another aunt.
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
SINGAPORE
28 NOVEMBER 2008
